Did you know that you can visit Yushan National Park without a permit? Find out how in my guide to three hikes in the national park with stunning Yushan views!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A detailed guide to visiting the newer Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Chiayi, southern Taiwan, with floor guide and other tips for visiting.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
It is truly mind boggling that a small country like Taiwan has such a tall mountain. Mount Jade (玉山 or Yushan) is the highest peak in Northeast Asia, rising above Mount Fuji or almost exactly the same height as the tallest mountain the Canadian Rockies. Climbing Yushan Main Peak is relatively easy, but what’s more| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A step-by-step guide to applying for the advanced foreigner hiking permit for Yushan Main Peak, including a detailed timeline and screenshots of all the steps.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A detailed guide to Sun Link Sea (Shanlinxi) Forest Recreation Area in Nantou county, Taiwan, home to some of the country's prettiest waterfalls.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
An extremely detailed guide to the Mianyue Line, Alishan's most exciting hike, including how to apply for permits or do half of the hike without a permit.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Read about my visit to Taiping Suspension Bridge and Taiping Old Street in remote but stunning Meishan township of Chiayi county in Southern Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
The definitive guide to Wenhua Road Night Market in Chiayi, including the Netflix-featured stalls, best turkey rice, and other foods most recommended by locals.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Step-by-step instructions for reserving bus seats from Chiayi to Alishan on FamilyMart's online bus ticket reservation system, which is in Mandarin only| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out the most current information about which attractions in Taroko Gorge are currently open, how to drive through the gorge, and alternative around Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
When I first published this article (in late 2024), it had been a rough year for weather disasters in Taiwan, including the devastating Hualien earthquake in April and destructive typhoons Gaemi in July and Kong-rey in October. On top of that, many popular hikes and tourist attractions were closed for renovations that year. 2025 is| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out how the weather is in Taiwan in every season and month of the year, including average high and low temperatures, rainfall, and how to avoid typhoons.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A detailed guide to Sun Moon Lake by Taiwan travel expert Nick Kembel, including how to get there, plan your itinerary, where to stay, and sights around the lake.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find more than 30 things to do in Hualien city and region which are still possible to do after a huge earthquake hit the region on April 3 of 2024.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out how to rent a car in Taiwan, required permits, road rules you need to know, FAQs about driving in Taiwan, and my personal experiences driving in Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A super detailed guide to visiting Hehuanshan, including how to get there, how to witness a sunrise over a sea of clouds, best hikes, and how to see snow there.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
In my Yangmingshan National Park guide, I cover the top sights in the park in great detail. But the transportation information ended up being so complicated that I've created this separate post for it. Below, I'll introduce the main options for going from Taipei to Yangmingshan, including by tour, private driver, self-driving, or by public| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
An extremely detailed guide to Alishan National Scenic Area, including the best hikes, sunrise spots, tea farms, restaurants, and hotels!| Nickkembel Travels
Find out how to get to Alishan from anywhere in Taiwan, how to buy Alishan railway tickets online, and all the bus and train times to Alishan.| Nickkembel Travels
The most detailed guide to Yangmingshan National Park you'll find online, with top sights, hiking trails, how to get there, where to stay, flower viewing times, and more!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A list of fun, unique, and interesting facts about Taiwan, a small but significant island nation straddling North and Southeast Asia!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A detailed guide to visiting Taipingshan (Taiping Mountain) in Yilan, Taiwan, including the best hikes, how to get there, Jiuzhize Hot Spring, Cuifeng Lake, and more!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A super detailed guide to riding Maokong Gondola and exploring Maokong area, including the best teahouses, restaurants with tea-infused foods, and hiking trails!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Everything you need to know for visiting Cingjing Farm in Nantou, Taiwan, including where to stay, what to eat, farm attractions, and using the Cingjing Pass.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
An in depth guide to the best traditional festivals, holidays, temple fairs, arts & cultural events, and music festivals in Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out exactly what will be open and closed in Taipei city during the Lunar New Year holiday, plus other things to do in Taipei during Chinese New Year.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Shizhuo (石桌) in Chiayi county is one of my favorite places in all of Taiwan. This small mountain village on the route between Chiayi city and Alishan is where Alishan High Mountain Tea is grown – Taiwan’s most famous tea. I’m a tea geek, and Shizhuo is the best place in Taiwan for spending the night| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Chiayi is the gateway to Alishan, Taiwan's famous mountain resort, but there's much more to it. Learn how to visit Chiayi in this extensive guide.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
